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Swiss Financial Regulator Grants Very-First Crypto Banking Licenses to SEBA and Sygnum

In a move that is first in the crypto market, the Swiss financial regulator has awarded the banking and securities dealer licenses to two new “crypto banks.” Two pure-play blockchain service providers Zurich registered Sygnum and Zug registered SEBA are now cleared to offer services to institutional and professional customers. FINMA, Swiss Financial Market Supervisory […] дальше »

2019-8-26 19:06


Israeli Crypto Traders Fight Bank Lockouts with a Freedom of Information Petition

Several Bitcoin and crypto traders of Israel are facing a problem with banks right now. Many banks are not very sympathetic with crypto traders and are closing their accounts. This has prompted several of them to start a series of lawsuits against the banking institutions, the Globes has recently reported. The problems are pretty varied. […] дальше »

2019-8-20 22:47


Bitcoin as protest: Hong Kong demonstrators withdraw their money from banking system

Protesters in Hong Kong have taken to a new non-violent tactic, withdrawing cash in mass from ATMs and banks and converting it to U.S. dollars—foreshadowing things to come for Bitcoin. On Aug. 16, protesters in Hong Kong announced plans to withdraw their cash from the banking system in protest of overreach from mainland China, reported […] The post Bitcoin as protest: Hong Kong demonstrators withdraw their money from banking system appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2019-8-19 14:17


Why are Israeli Banks Refusing to Take Fiat Deposits from Cryptocurrency Traders?

On August 6th we reported the difficulty experienced by Israeli cryptocurrency traders to pay taxes given the concerns raised by the banking industry. With over $85 million USD in tax arrears to be paid to the government, cryptocurrency traders are blaming the banks for purposefully creating a barrier due to the competition from the emerging […] дальше »

2019-8-9 19:46


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Big Banks, Big Troubles: HSBC, Deutsche, Societe, and Citi Lay Off Thousands Worldwide

Banking giants are in trouble and it’s starting to show. Key players in the industry have already announced massive job cuts and executives with hefty salaries have been dismissed. HSBC, the largest bank in Europe, has revealed it plans to lay off over 4,000 employees and Citigroup is preparing to shrink its trading staff slashing […] The post Big Banks, Big Troubles: HSBC, Deutsche, Societe, and Citi Lay Off Thousands Worldwide appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

2019-8-9 03:00


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Korea’s ‘Big 4’ Bitcoin Exchanges Facing Strict AML Scrutiny from Banks

The latest news emerging from South Korea indicates that Bitcoin exchanges are facing a surprisingly increased level of scrutiny of commercial banks amid the renewal of banking services. The revelation comes as the intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force (FATF) continues to urge countries to enact stricter regulatory controls over the crypto industry. дальше »

2019-7-30 13:00


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Bitcoin Suisse Joins Crypto Companies Looking To Become Swiss Banks

Bitcoin Suisse, the Switzerland-based cryptocurrency broker, has taken the first steps to becoming a bonafide bank, the company has revealed. Bitcoin Suisse Applies For Banking, Securities License In a press release issued on July 16, Bitcoin Suisse, which already offers various crypto-focused financial services, also committed to using the Swiss regulatory system for its future expansion. дальше »

2019-7-19 19:00


Banks, financial institutions unlikely to disappear despite disruption by digital assets

The cryptocurrency landscape has always been closely scrutinized, with its cons highlighted by several lawmakers across the world. While conceptualized as a decentralized alternative to mainstream banking and financial institutions, cryptocurrencies today have emerged to become more than just a payment option. дальше »

2019-7-16 18:30


Bitcoin is an enterprise; its users are comparable to traditional shareholders, claims Goldmoney Founder

Bitcoin was conceived in the backdrop of banks bailouts and the 2008 financial crisis. The recession and the loss of faith in banking, financial institutions gave Bitcoin a platform to rescue the ones affected, giving them hope for a better financial system without the hassle of corrupt institutions. дальше »

2019-6-27 13:30


Brazilian Bank Bradesco Looks to Release Custom Blockchain to Break Traditional Finance Barriers

The vice president of Bradesco, the largest Brazilian bank, has recently affirmed that all the major Brazilian banks will start to use a unique blockchain platform soon. The announcement was made today, June 11, during the CIAB Febraban, a major banking and fintech event in the region. According to Mauricio Minas, the blockchain has a […] дальше »

2019-6-12 01:17


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Report: Retail Banks Still Wary of Blockchain Technology

While distributed ledger technology (DLT) is fast gaining traction in several sectors of the global economy including investment banking, remittance, payments, and others, a new report by McKinsey & Co has revealed that the retail banking ecosystem have been slower to integrate the technology due to regulatory challenges and other bottlenecks, reports Bloomberg on JuneRead MoreRead More. дальше »

2019-6-9 09:00


UBS Group AG-led banks to launch blockchain-based platform USC token to facilitate cross-border trading

Blockchain Technology, along with the idea of digital assets, has caught the attention of several major economic institutions. According to the Wall Street Journal, 14 major financial firms, including the likes of Barclays, Nasdaq, Credit Suisse Group, Banco Santander, ING, and Lloyds Banking Group, led by UBS group AG, have decided to come together to launch […] The post UBS Group AG-led banks to launch blockchain-based platform USC token to facilitate cross-border trading appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

2019-6-4 19:15


HSBC: Seventh largest bank in the world rumoured to be blocking cryptocurrency transactions?

Banks and the cryptocurrency world have been at odds ever since the latter emerged a decade ago. From initially shrugging decentralized currency off as a mere distraction, now the disruptive force has irked the banking industry with the seventh largest bank in the world, HSBC rumored to be halting cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »

2019-6-1 11:00


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German Central Bank Presidents Warns of Digital Currency Blaze

Jens Weidmann, President of Bundesbank, believes mainstream adoption of digital currencies will lead to a systematic destabilization of the financial markets and banking system, May 30, 2019.   More Doomsday Predictions Central banks around the world are exploring the potential of electronic cash in response to a growing demand to digitize the economy and limit theRead MoreRead More. дальше »

2019-5-30 21:00


JP Morgan: Big banks stand corrected as Bitcoin rally past intrinsic value; admits current surge mirrors 2017 rise

Big banks are riding a FOMO wave as the Bitcoin bull-run is just beginning. Spearheaded by the changing colors of JP Morgan, which recently forayed into the digital assets world, the banking elite is now suggesting that their initial stance on Bitcoin and the larger cryptocurrency world might have been off. дальше »

2019-5-20 14:30